Samsung Galaxy J7
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Performance
56.558.5
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.226.1
Build
82.689.2
Connectivity
52.957.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.643.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) offers a slightly improved build quality with an aluminum frame compared to the plastic frame of the original Galaxy J7, while both models share a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the J7 (2016) features a more advanced Snapdragon 617 or Exynos 7870 chipset, along with an increase in RAM to 2GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have identical camera specifications, but the J7 (2016) benefits from a newer software experience with Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.1, compared to the J7's Android 5.1, upgradable to 7.1.1.
- The battery capacity is also slightly larger in the J7 (2016) at 3300 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Overall, while both phones are similar, the J7 (2016) presents enhancements in build, performance, and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015, July 16
2016
Announced
2015, June 19
2016, March 29
Description
Versions: J700F (India, Thailand); J700M (LATAM); J700M/DS (Brazil); J700H with no LTE (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Russia); J700T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); J700P (Virgin Mobile, Boost).
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J710F, J710FN (EMEA); J710M (LATAM); J710H (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slotsAsia/China model with 1080p display and 3 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 405Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
171 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 MbpsHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity